Pursues

Yost Legal Group Pursues Justice with Multimillion-Dollar Suit Against Maryland Agencies Over Foster Care Abuse Allegations

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Baltimore, MD — A significant legal action has been initiated by The Yost Legal Group against the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Carroll County Department of Social Services, alleging a failure to safeguard foster children from sexual abuse. The lawsuit points to severe negligence on the part of these agencies, highlighting a distressing breakdown in the protective services meant to shield some of Maryland’s most vulnerable residents. The complaint details a troubling scenario where foster children, who were under the guardianship of the state, purportedly endured multiple instances of sexual abuse — … Read more

Family Pursues Justice: New Legal Battle Emerges in Wake of Rock Hill’s 2021 Controversial Arrest Incident

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ROCK HILL, S.C. — A new legal battle is brewing in Rock Hill as the brother of a man who was forcefully arrested in 2021 has filed a lawsuit against both the city and a former police officer associated with the incident. This case brings renewed attention to an event that sparked widespread controversy and debate over police conduct. The incident in question occurred more than two years ago but continues to resonate within the community. The lawsuit alleges improper conduct and excessive use of force by the former officer, actions that were captured on … Read more

SEC Pursues Legal Action Against Kraken, Accuses Crypto Exchange of Selling Unregistered Securities

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San Francisco, California — A notable legal action hastaken shape in the U.S. financial regulatory landscape as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. The suit was filed in the Northern District of California and centers on allegations that Kraken engaged in activities involving unregistered securities. The SEC’s complaint seeks a court order to permanently bar Kraken from committing further violations relating to the alleged securities infractions. Additionally, the commission is pursuing the disgorgement of profits deemed to have been illicitly gained through these activities, alongside imposing other … Read more

Family Pursues Justice with Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Missouri Corrections Department After Inmate’s Death

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Jefferson City, Missouri – A civil rights lawsuit has been lodged by the family of a deceased inmate against the Missouri Department of Corrections, as announced by their legal representatives. The case centers around allegations of inadequate medical care and deliberate neglect that purportedly led to the inmate’s untimely death. The plaintiff in the lawsuit is the family of Michael Smith (a pseudonym used to protect the family’s privacy), who died while under state custody in a Missouri correctional facility last year. The legal action, spearheaded by the firm FeganScott, claims that the corrections staff … Read more